H.R.2398 - Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify the circumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent convictions apply. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify the circumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent convictions apply. as introduced.

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6/24/2011--Introduced.Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide that individuals are subject to the 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for carrying or using a firearm while committing a violent crime or drug trafficking offense only if they

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6/24/2011--Introduced.Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide that individuals are subject to the 25-year mandatory minimum prison term for carrying or using a firearm while committing a violent crime or drug trafficking offense only if they have been previously convicted of such offense and such conviction has become final.

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03/18/12
H.R. 2398: Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011 - GovTrack.us

Prognosis: This bill has a 1% chance of being enacted. The following factors were considered: This bill was a re-introduction of H.R. 2933 (111th) from the previous session of Congress. (-2%). The sponsor is a member of the minority party.

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03/18/12
H.R. 2398: Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011 - GovTrack.us

Prognosis: This bill has a 1% chance of being enacted. The following factors were considered: This bill was a re-introduction of H.R. 2933 (111th) from the previous session of Congress. (-2%). The sponsor is a member of the minority party.

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03/18/12
H.R. 2398: Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011 - GovTrack.us

Prognosis: This bill has a 1% chance of being enacted. The following factors were considered: This bill was a re-introduction of H.R. 2933 (111th) from the previous session of Congress. (-2%). The sponsor is a member of the minority party.

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